Papers
23
Total Citations
742
H-Index
14
About
Dr. Rishi Nayyar is a pioneer in robotic urologic surgery, whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of minimally invasive reconstruction. His research focuses on applying robotic technology to complex upper and lower urinary tract pathologies, with a particular emphasis on ureteral reconstruction and pyeloplasty. Dr. Nayyar’s landmark contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) for pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction, with a large single-centre study of 85 patients (89 citations) establishing this as a gold-standard approach. He has also critically advanced the field by analyzing outcomes in challenging scenarios, such as robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in men with prior TURP (68 citations) and the management of complicated ureteropelvic junction obstruction (61 citations). His work on unidirectional barbed sutures for reconstructive urology (65 citations) has streamlined surgical techniques, while his prospective evaluation of technical problems with the da Vinci system (40 citations) has improved surgical safety. With over 600 combined citations across his top ten papers, Dr. Nayyar’s research has not only validated robotic approaches but also expanded their indications to include complex cases like ectopic pelvic kidneys and megaureter repair, cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in urologic surgery.
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- 2Outcome analysis of robotic pyeloplasty: a large single‐centre experience89 citations · 2009
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- 5Robotic management of complicated ureteropelvic junction obstruction61 citations · 2009
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- 9Critical appraisal of technical problems with robotic urological surgery40 citations · 2009
- 10Impact of assistant surgeon on outcomes in robotic surgery37 citations · 2016